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How To Style A Long Cardigan

Published by Liz Morgan

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Long cardigans are so cute and chic! It can be hard to know what exactly looks good to pair with them though.

This post will give you plenty ideas of how to style a long cardigan.

#1 Way To Style A Long Cardigan – With Jeans

styling long cardigan with black top mom jeans leopard mules

Jeans are such a classic look and make for a cute fall outfit when paired with a long cardigan. Distressed jeans add a fun vibe to your outfit if you like wearing those.

Jeans that aren’t distressed look great too! My favorite kinds of jeans to wear with long cardigans are mom jeans or skinny jeans.

I’m wearing a long olive green cardigan, distressed mom jeans that I rolled up a little, leopard print mules, and a black shirt.

If this outfit doesn’t scream fall, then I don’t know what does! I love cute outfits with cardigans and jeans for a fun, casual look.

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  • Cardigan here
  • Jeans here
  • Shoes here
  • Similar shirt here

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2. With Black Jeans

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Black jeans and a long cardigan are so chic! You can wear this combo to work, school, or a casual event depending on how you style your outfit.

I’m wearing black mom jeans that are rolled up a little, a long green cardigan, a navy and white striped shirt, and leopard mules.

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  • Black jeans here
  • Cardigan here
  • Leopard mules here
  • Similar shirt here

3. With A Dress

styling long cardigan with striped dress

Dresses that are a little shorter than your cardigan look really cute! Your dress doesn’t have to be shorter than the cardigan though.

This is a nice look for work, church, or anything where you want to be a little more dressed up.

I’m wearing a blue and white striped knee length dress, a green cardigan, and brown sandals. This is a perfect spring outfit for women!

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  • Cardigan here
  • Sandals here

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4. With A Striped Top

styling long cardigan with striped top black mom jeans sandals

A striped top will add some excitement to your outfit if you want to wear something with a pattern.

Here I’m wearing a navy and white striped t-shirt, a dark green cardigan, black jeans, and brown sandals. This is a great way for how to style a long cardigan casually.

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  • Similar striped shirt here
  • Cardigan here
  • Jeans here
  • Sandals here

5. With Leggings

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I know I love wearing leggings and they are the perfect way for how to style long cardigans for a comfy and casual outfit.

You can do plain black leggings, patterned leggings, or faux leather leggings.

Merrick’s Art is wearing a light grey cardigan, black leggings, a white t-shirt, and white tennis shoes.

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  • Similar leggings here
  • Similar shirt here
  • Similar shoes here

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6. With Overalls

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If you’re wanting to wear overalls, but it’s too cold outside to not have any outerwear on, then a long cardigan is the perfect addition to your outfit.

This makes for such a cute and stylish fall outfit! It’s one of my favorite ways for how to style a long cardigan.

I love this outfit from Dress Corilynn! She’s wearing a brown cardigan, skinny denim overalls, a white shirt, and tan mules.

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  • Similar cardigan here
  • Similar overalls here
  • Shoes here
  • Similar shirt here

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7. With Cropped Pants

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Wearing a long cardigan with cropped pants is a really cute look for a warmer day in the spring, summer, and early fall.

I love how Ways Of Style is wearing striped pants with a white shirt tucked into them, sandals, and a camel colored cardigan.

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  • Similar cardigan here
  • Similar pants here
  • Similar shirt here
  • Similar sandals here
  • Similar purse here
  • Similar sunglasses here

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8. With A Skirt

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You can wear any type of skirt with a long cardigan, but pencil skirts look really good with them. They make your outfit more sleek and less bulky looking.

One Little Mama is wearing a grey cardigan, a white shirt, a black knee length pencil skirt, and black peep toe booties.

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  • Similar cardigan here
  • Similar skirt here
  • Similar shirt here
  • Similar booties here

9. With A Solid Top

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I love a solid top with a cardigan because there are so many different color options you can choose from.

Thrifty Pineapple is wearing a blush cardigan, a white shirt tucked into dark jeans, a belt, and boots. This is a really cute outfit for school or a fall outing.

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  • Similar cardigan here
  • Jeans here
  • Similar shirt here
  • Boots here
  • Belt here

10. With A Button Down Shirt

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You can wear any type of button down shirt with a long cardigan, but my favorite is a chambray shirt. You could also do a plaid shirt and that would be really cute.

If your shirt is long sleeved, then you’ll want to make sure that the sleeves on your cardigan are loose enough for your shirt to fit under it comfortably.

Pretty Life Girls is wearing a red cardigan, a chambray shirt, black pants, and black loafers. This is a really cute business casual outfit.

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  • Similar cardigan here
  • Similar chambray shirt here
  • Similar black pants here
  • Similar shoes here

11. Roll Your Sleeves Up

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Rolling your sleeves up a little is a fun way to spice up your outfit. It looks really cute with a long sleeve shirt, but can also be done with a short sleeve shirt.

Putting Me Together is wearing a mustard cardigan and a long sleeve black and white striped shirt.

She rolled the sleeves up a little and it makes it so you can see her striped shirt. She’s also wearing dark skinny jeans, tan booties, and a white purse.

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  • Cardigan here
  • Similar shirt here
  • Similar jeans here
  • Booties here
  • Similar purse here

12. Add A Belt

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If you feel like you lose your shape in an oversized long cardigan, try adding a belt around your waist. This will show more of your shape.

Fabulous After 40 is wearing a cream colored cardigan, a light brown belt, a leopard print shirt, black pants, brown booties, and a black bag.

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  • Similar belt here
  • Similar leopard print shirt here
  • Similar pants here
  • Similar booties here
  • Similar purse here

13. Add A Scarf

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If your long cardigan wont keep you warm enough, you can add a scarf for extra warmth in the winter.

Straight A Style is wearing a white cardigan, a plaid scarf, a striped shirt, distressed jeans, brown ankle boots, and a black purse.

This is a great outfit to wear in the fall when it’s getting colder outside.

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  • Similar cardigan here
  • Similar scarf here
  • Similar shirt here
  • Similar jeans here
  • Similar booties here
  • Similar purse here

14. Add A Hat

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If you want to add an accessory to your long cardigan outfit, why not add a hat or a or beanie. This is so cute to do in the fall!

Little Blonde Book is wearing a tan cardigan, a black hat, a black shirt, black jeans, a black purse, and tan booties. She looks so put together!

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  • Similar hat here
  • Similar shirt here
  • Similar black pants here
  • Booties here
  • Similar purse here

Popular Questions About Long Cardigans

What shoes do I wear with a long cardigan?

There’s really no limit to what types of shoes work with long cardigan outfits. You can wear heels, knee high boots, boots, booties, flats, and tennis shoes. The type of shoes you choose will depend on whether you want to be more dressed up or casual.

What type of shirt do I wear under a long cardigan?

It can be a little tricky to find a great shirt to wear under your cardigan. The best types to wear are tops that are on the thinner side, a tank top, or a short sleeve shirt. Long sleeves or thick shirts can get bunchy and uncomfortable under a cardigan. You also don’t want anything with puffy sleeves.

I hope this post helped you with how to wear a cardigan with jeans, with a skirt, and everything else!

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